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Does Dehydrated Fruit Lose Nutrients? 4 Temperature Settings + 6 Preservation Hacks

Does Dehydrated Fruit Lose Nutrients? 4 Temperature Settings + 6 Preservation Hacks

Dehydrated fruit loses vitamins A and C at temperatures above 145°F, but retains fiber, potassium, and most B vitamins at 125-135°F. Here are the 4 temperature settings (95°F / 125°F / 135°F / 145°F) for different produce, the 6 preservation hacks (blanch, citrus-dip, vacuum-store, oxygen-absorber, dark-glass, freezer-backup), and the 3 nutrient-loss culprits to avoid.